Obituary of Vicki Ellen Buwa

Vicki Ellen (Okerbloom) Buwa, 63, of Niles, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Chalet of Niles.

She was born to the late Robert D. and Margaret I. (Iverson) Okerbloom in Niles on January 23, 1955

She married Joseph Huss and the couple had two children, the marriage later ended in divorce. She had another child, and later married Thomas Buwa. This marriage ended in divorce. 

She worked in the public for many years until her health issues did not allow. She was a loving, kind and generous person. Vicki loved her family, especially her grandchildren, for they were her pride and joy.  

She is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Gary Okerbloom.

Vicki is survived by her son, Thomas A. (Wendie) Huss of Niles; daughters, Trelee A. Huss of Niles and Tonya A. (Thomas) Beard of South Bend; eight grandchildren, Cody (Kara) Okonski, Treg (Tara) Huss, Rickey Beard, Alexander (Grace) Huss, Shyle Short, Gabriel Beard, Kaden Santana and Noah Beard; three great-grandchildren, Kayden, Mia and Kyson; a brother, Robert D. Okerbloom of Las Vegas along with several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. A private burial will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of her daughter Tonya Beard.